The VIN number is a unique number identifying the vehicle. Knowing it, you are able to learn the full history of the vehicle and check the current equipment of your vehicle. By checking the VIN before buying a car, you can be sure that the seller did not hide the cullet from you or whether he brought the car illegally to Poland.

VIN Tatra decoder

A lot of people deciding to buy a car quickly regret their decision. Unfortunately, it rarely turns out that the vehicle is not as perfect as it is shown in the advertisement. To avoid unpleasant surprises when buying a used car, it is worth visiting the diagnostic station. We can check there (of course for a certain fee) the technical condition of the vehicle. Currently, you can do it much faster, just use the website numervin.com. Place of VIN number is different in each model but thanks to the website, you can easily find an interesting vehicle. Checking the VIN in Tatra has never been so easy.

The Tatra VIN decoder will allow you to check if the current equipment of the car are original components, installed in the vehicle by the manufacturer. Before buying a particular vehicle, it is also a good idea to verify the paint color. You should also pay attention to the upholstery, windows, trim, window heating, or the number of airbags. If any of the equipment does not match, it may mean that the vehicle offered may have been in an accident!

VIN number what is it?

The VIN, or Vehicle Indentification Number, is a unique vehicle identification number that contains numerous and important information about a car. The VIN contains information such as country of manufacture, model year, drive type, engine version, equipment options, among others.

VIN numbers were first used in 1954 in the United States.  Car manufacturers such as Tatra were already marking their cars in this way. Marking of this type began to be used by manufacturers in Europe. However, the first numbers looked different. It was not until the 1980s (in 1981 to be exact) that the world’s manufacturers, together with the US manufacturers, finally agreed on this issue.

In 1981, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in the United States standardized the format. Cars sold should include a 17-character VIN that does not contain the letters I (I), O (o) or P (q) (to avoid confusion with the numbers 1 and 0).

A common standard has therefore been developed to facilitate the police, insurance companies and used car dealers. From now on, each car’s VIN has 17 characters – letters and numbers.

Wondering where the VIN is in a Tatra? The VIN in a Tatra should be permanently affixed to the chassis or body of the vehicle in a prominent location. Vehicle identification is one of the first things done during vehicle diagnostic testing and is an important part of it.

The most common location for the VIN number:

  • Where the windshield meets the dashboard on the driver’s side
  • Door latch area
  • Right wheel arch
  • Right side engine compartment reinforcement
  • Right front seat floor
  • Trunk floor, right side

You can find a specific model using the search engine on the homepage of our website, more about where the VIN is in Tatra we also inform you here: